Hi there Gang,
A-9 Le Molay has the following dates:
1. initial construction date: 20 June 1944
2. Initial operational date: 30 June 1944
3. Date of release by USAAF: 5 July 1944.
The latter date fits well with the earliest date appearing on Jim Crow's captions. Wishing us the best to pinpoint the pilot of W.Nr. 441 744.
Source: USAF Historical Air university Department of the Air Force, The History of IX Engineers Command, Airfield statistics Annex via
http://www.6juin1944.com/assaut/9usaaf/9alg.php?page=a9
Cheers
Marc